Memorial Hermann Life Flight - Non-injury incident

DATE
July 14,2005
PROGRAM
Memorial Hermann Life Flight
VENDOR
Memorial Hermann Healthcare Sy
ADDRESS
6411 Fannin St.
Houston, TX 77030
WEATHER
Clear. Not a factor
AIRCRAFT_TYPE
MBB BK-117 B-2
TAIL#
N440HH
TEAM
Pilot, Flight Nurse, Flight Paramedic. No injuries reported. No
patient.
DESCRIPTION
Aircraft was landing at their home base airport. They were on
approach to land, at approximately 100 feet AGL at 55 knots. The
Pilot instructed the flight crew to open their doors. The left hand
sliding door exited the aircraft and struck the main rotor blades.
The Pilot made a precautionary landing without further incident.
SOURCE
Eric von Wenckstern, Director of Aviation
VIA
David Kearns, CONCERN Coordinator
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